Accademia Hermans (Italy)

Vivaldi and his Imitators

In the eighteenth century, Antonio’s Vivaldi’s works were consistently fresh, wildly popular—and widely imitated. Sometimes it is unclear when a work is by the Venetian master or one of his admirers. You be the judge. Vivaldi’s followers included the great J.S. Bach and the ever popular anonymous. “engaged and engaging…tour de force.” Early Music